The Invisalign Process

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Monica Boniadi, DDS, is an experienced and established professional in the field of dentistry. The owner of Aliso Laguna Family Dental Care in California, Dr. Monica Boniadi performs all aspects of dentistry at her clinic, including Invisalign.

Invisalign is a dental technique that functions as an alternative to traditional braces. Unlike braces, however, Invisalign is clear, retractable, and almost undetectable, rather than the bulky metal and rubber bands of most braces. The apparatus looks similar to a clear retainer, molded perfectly into the shape of the wearer’s teeth, or into the shape that the wearer wants their teeth to reflect.

Additionally, Invisalign’s process is simple one, with easy steps taking place over a relatively short time frame. Since the active “retainer” is molded to the shape of the individual’s teeth, the patient first meets with a dentist or orthodontist to customize a specific plan, and to create a mold of the patient’s teeth. After this, the wearer will then upgrade to a new aligner every two weeks, so as to gradually transform their smile into the one that they desire, usually within a year or less. Finally, after treatment is complete, and depending on the individual’s teeth, the patient will be given an Invisalign retainer to wear at night or periodically to maintain their smile.